Oscar User Manual
This section contains the user manual for the Oscar.
In This Manual
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Oscar manual section |
| 2.General Operations | Oscar manual section |
| 3.Technical Specifications | Oscar manual section |
| 4.Typical Applications | Oscar manual section |
| 5.Terminology | Oscar manual section |
Document Information
Revision History
+-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Version | Revision Date | Change Summary | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.0 | 20190731 | Initial Release | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.1 | 20191122 | Change Yellow&Blue LED to Green LED for Oscar Basic; | | | | | | | | Add eBubble in section 2.2.2; Update section 1.3.3; Update section 2.4.1; Update section 4.4. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.2 | 20200410 | Update section 2.4.1, add section 4.4 for tilt function, add table 3.4 for internal radio. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.3 | 20200604 | Add notice of WEEE; Add view description for LEMO connectors; Add registration steps in section 2.2.2; Update logo picture. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.4 | 20200623 | Add section 2.5 for web UI. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.5 | 20201201 | Update section 2.4.1 for firmware upgrade; Update table 3.4 for configuration of internal radio; Update section 4.4 for the LED status of tilt measurement; Update section 4.5 issues and solutions. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.6 | 20210324 | Update website links in table 0.1 and section 2.4.1; Add a note for firmware upgrade; Add pin definition of TNC connector and battery contacts; Update section 2.3 Data download; Update table 3.1. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.7 | 20210610 | Update section 2.4.1 for firmware upgrade，add 2.5 Web UI(User Interface)；Add Table3.8 Transmitter distance (Typical);Add Vibration:MIL-STD-810G,FIG.514.6C-1. | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.8 | 20210727 | Add section2.2.1.1 panel options and operation introduction; upgrade section 2.2.2.3 scan code & 3.1 Technical specifications | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1.9 | 20210809 | Add section 2.6 battery change mode; upgrade section2.5 Web UI | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.0 | 20210913 | Update section2.3.3 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.1 | 20211108 | Update section2.4 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.2 | 20211124 | Upgrade section3.4 & 1.3.4 & 3.1 & 2.4.2 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.3 | 20220309 | Add section 2.1.4 Oscar external power supply; add section 2.2.2.5 configure NMEA via serial port | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.4 | 20220419 | Add TC50 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.5 | 20230112 | Add User Agreement; Update section2.4.1.2& 3.1 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2.6 | 20231222 | Update section 3.1 | +-------------+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Oscar GNSS Receiver User Agreement
Copyright © 2023 Tersus GNSS Inc.
CAUTION! Please read this notice carefully before using Oscar GNSS Receiver. Use of Oscar GNSS Receiver indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions of the User Agreement.
Thank you for using Oscar GNSS Receiver! This agreement is a legally binding contract between Tersus GNSS Inc. and you regarding the user of Oscar GNSS Receiver. Please read all the terms and conditions listed in the agreement carefully. Use of Oscar GNSS Receiver indicates that you have agreed to accept all of the terms of this Agreement. If you have any questions about the content of the terms of this Agreement, please contact Tersus GNSS Inc. If you do not agree to any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, please do not proceed with the subsequent operations.
1.License
Tersus provides users with free licenses for Tersus software and related materials, for the purpose of product needs and improvement, when users use Tersus products. Tersus does not guarantee that the free license will not be changed. The license fee will be calculated according to the price published on Tersus official website [http://www.tersus-gnss.com]. Before you pay the license fee as agreed, Tersus will reserve the right not to provide you with Tersus software and related materials. Without the permission of Tersus, users are not allowed to resell it to a third party or use Tersus sofaware and related materials to obtain income through other means in any way.
2.Proprietary Rights
The user agrees that Tersus software and related materials shall belong to Tersus, and Tersus retains exclusive ownership of the trademarks and service marks represented by its company name and logo and all of the documentation related. The user agrees that all technologies, algorithms and processes contained in Tersus software constitute commercial secrets, and the user will protect them. User may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, nor alter images used in the software and the documentation. The user are not allowed to copy, modify, and reproduce relevant information, no matter it is modified or translated into another language, unless the permission of Tersus is obtained. The user agrees that if the user violates this agreement, he will be liable for damages determined by the court.
3.Customer Service
According to the situation of users using Oscar GNSS Receiver, Tersus will continue to add features, improve performance and experience. Although it is the Tersus's customary practice to provide reasonable assistance and support in the use of Tersus products to customers, Tersus shall not be obligated to any user to provide technical assistance or support through this agreement, and may at Tersus's sole election charge a fee for customer service.
4.Update Policy
Tersus may regularly or irregularly, update the firmware of Oscar GNSS Receiver to add functions or fix issues. Tersus is not obliged to provide updates or modifications to any user, nor do we guarantee that that updates or modifications are fully in line with expectations.
5.Disclaimer
Tersus will try best to make that the function of Oscar GNSS Receiver run normally and the data calculation is correct, but Tersus does not guarantee that all functions of the Oscar GNSS Receiver meets the expectations, the data calculation is correct and the stability of the Oscar GNSS Receiver runs stably. Tersus and distributors will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages caused in any way.
6.Termination
This agreement is hereby terminated by mutual agreement or by any breach of any one or more provisions of this agreement by either party. In such cases, all rights of Tersus shall remain in force and effect. Any protected information data of user maintained on database shall upon notice to the user and at the discretion of Tersus may be destroyed.
7.Copyright
Tersus Oscar GNSS Receiver and related materials (including, but not limited to, any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music or text incorporated into the Oscar GNSS Receiver), and all intellectual property rights associated with it, whether exists in a tangible media or in an electronic media is owned by Tersus. You may not remove or alter any trademark, logo, copyright and other proprietary notice in or on the products.
8.Other
Tersus has the right to amend all the contents of this agreement and product policy, and the right to interpret them within the scope of law.
This agreement will be effective once it is published, and Tersus has the right to modify the content of the agreement at any time, and the modified results will be published on the Tersus website. If you do not agree with the modifications made, you have the right to stop using Oscar GNSS Receiver. If the user continues to use, it is deemed that the user accepts the modifications.
The conclusion, implementation and interpretation of this agreement and the settlement of disputes shall be governed by the laws of China and subject to the jurisdiction of the Chinese courts. If any dispute arises between the parties regarding the content of this agreement or its implementation, the parties shall try to resolve it through friendly consultation; if consultation fails, either party may file a lawsuit in the court where Tersus GNSS is located.
Notices
CE Marking
Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU, and Low voltage (LVD) Directive 2014/35/EU. Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following CE-marking. The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from Tersus GNSS Inc.
RCM Marking
Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements (electrical safety, EMC, & telecommunications) from Australian & New Zealand RCM compliance requirements. Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following RCM-marking.
The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from Tersus GNSS Inc.
KC Marking
Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements for safety certification of electrical products from Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS). Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following KC-marking.
Restriction of User of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and its Amendment Directives (EU) 2015/863.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
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| > This product must not be disposed with household waste. |
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| | > Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. |
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| | > Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. |
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| > Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from your local Tersus distributor. | |
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Safety Information
Make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements before you start using Tersus product.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
[!] Information that supplements or clarifies text.
A caution that actions, operation or configuration may lead to incorrect or improper use of the hardware.
A warning that actions, operation or configuration may result in regulatory noncompliance, safety issues or equipment damage.
The following notices apply to all three versions of Oscar GNSS receivers.
Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tersus could void the user's authority to operate this equipment or even has risk to damage the receivers.
DO NOT use the receiver in a thunderstorm as there is increasing risk of being stuck by lightning.
Install the radio antenna before switching the radio transceiver to transmit mode, or the radio transceiver may be damaged due to overheating. The energy to be transmitted cannot be emitted out without the antenna, which may cause the temperature rise and overheat of the radio module.
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| | Safety: exposure to radio frequency (RF) |
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| | Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. Although our product is compliance with the safety standard released by various standard organizations, the following precautions are recommended to ensure low exposure to radio frequency radiation. |
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| | - DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within the following distances of the antenna: |
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| | - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GSM/UTMS -- less than 20cm |
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| | - 410-470MHz UHF radio -- less than 47cm |
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| | - DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secured and any open connectors are properly terminated. |
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| | - DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. |
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| | - All equipment must be properly grounded. |
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| | - All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician. |
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Related Documentation
Table 0.1[]{#_Toc2226 .anchor} Document and software used in this user manual
Name Description Link
Log & Command document Document providing all the loggings output from BX series receivers and all the commands to the receivers. https://www.tersus-gnss.com/document under GNSS OEM Board / User Manual
Tersus Tool Suite Tersus Tools including TersusDownload, TersusGeoPix, TersusGNSSCenter, TersusUpdate, TersusRinexConverter https://www.tersus-gnss.com/software
Nuwa Survey application running in the Android platform, David, Oscar and other NMEA devices can be configured with Nuwa. https://www.tersus-gnss.com/software/oscar-gnss-receiver
Tersus Geomatics Office Post processing tool for static data. https://www.tersus-gnss.com/software/david-receiver
Support
If there is any problem and the information needed cannot be found in the product documentation, log a technical support ticket in our tracking system https://tersus.supportsystem.com/ , or mail to support@tersus-gnss.com.
Table of Content
[Revision History 2](\l)
[Tersus User Agreement 3](\l)
[Notices 6](\l)
[Safety Information 8](\l)
[Table of Content 11](\l)
[List of Figures 14](\l)
[List of Tables 17](\l)
[1. Introduction 18](\l)
[1.1 Overview 18](\l)
[1.2 Receiver features 19](\l)
[1.3 Devices in the package 20](\l)
[1.3.1 Oscar GNSS receiver 20](\l)
[1.3.2 Battery and charger 27](\l)
[1.3.3 TC20 controller 30](\l)
[1.3.4 TC50 controller 33](\l)
[1.3.5 External radio for Oscar 36](\l)
[1.3.6 Other accessories 38](\l)
[2.General Operations 44](\l)
[2.1Setting up Oscar 44](\l)
[2.1.1 Insert the battery 44](\l)
[2.1.2 Insert the SIM card 46](\l)
[2.1.3 Fix Oscar on a tripod or ranging pole 47](\l)
[2.1.4 Oscar external power supply 49](\l)
[2.2Oscar configuration 50](\l)
[2.2.1Configure via buttons 50](\l)
[2.2.2Configure via TC20/TC50 controller 56](\l)
[2.3Data download 64](\l)
[2.3.1Connection 64](\l)
[2.3.2Download static data 64](\l)
[2.3.3Download debug data 65](\l)
[2.4Firmware upgrade 67](\l)
[2.4.1Wired upgrade 67](\l)
[2.4.2Wireless upgrade 73](\l)
[2.5Web UI 80](\l)
[2.6Battery change mode 83](\l)
[2.7Operations of TC20 controller 85](\l)
[2.7.1Insert SIM card and Micro SD card 85](\l)
[2.7.2Micro SD Card 87](\l)
[2.7.3Using of touch screen 88](\l)
[2.8Operations of TC50 controller 89](\l)
[2.8.1Insert SIM card and SD card 89](\l)
[2.8.2Using of touch screen 90](\l)
[3.Technical Specifications 91](\l)
[3.1Oscar GNSS receiver 91](\l)
[3.2TC20 controller 95](\l)
[3.3TC50 controller 96](\l)
[3.4External radio for Oscar 97](\l)
[3.5Radio whip antenna 99](\l)
[4.Typical Applications 100](\l)
[4.1Base station operation 101](\l)
[4.2Rover operation 107](\l)
[4.3Static survey 112](\l)
[4.4Tilt survey and stakeout 114](\l)
[4.4.1 Tilt initialization 114](\l)
[4.4.2 Tilt survey 115](\l)
[4.4.3 Tilt stakeout 117](\l)
[4.5Issues and solutions 118](\l)
[5.Terminology 122](\l)
List of Figures
[Figure 1.1 Oscar GNSS receiver - Ultimate 20](\l)
[Figure 1.2 Oscar GNSS receiver - Advanced 20](\l)
[Figure 1.3 Oscar GNSS receiver - Basic 20](\l)
[Figure 1.4 Buttons and display on Oscar Ultimate 22](\l)
[Figure 1.5 Buttons and display on Oscar Advanced 23](\l)
[Figure 1.6 Buttons and LEDs on Oscar Basic 24](\l)
[Figure 1.7 Bottom of Oscar GNSS receiver 26](\l)
[Figure 1.8 BN20 Battery 27](\l)
[Figure 1.9 CN20 Charger 27](\l)
[Figure 1.10 CN20 Charger with two BN20 batteries 28](\l)
[Figure 1.11 CN20 Charger Adapter 28](\l)
[Figure 1.12 CN20 Charger Adapter Cable (A/B/C/E/N) 29](\l)
[Figure 1.14 TC20 lithium battery 32](\l)
[Figure 1.15 TC20 charger adapter 32](\l)
[Figure 1.16 TC20 charger adapter plugs 32](\l)
[Figure 1.17 TC20 controller hand strap 33](\l)
[Figure 1.18 Stylus pen for TC20 33](\l)
[Figure 1.19 External radio for Oscar 36](\l)
[Figure 1.20 High gain radio antenna 37](\l)
[Figure 1.21 Telescopic pole for radio antenna 37](\l)
[Figure 1.22 Serial-5pin to External-Radio-DC-5pin & Bullet-DC Cable 37](\l)
[Figure 1.23 Bullet-DC to Alligator Clips 38](\l)
[Figure 1.24 GNSS antenna connector 38](\l)
[Figure 1.25 Height measure accessory 38](\l)
[Figure 1.26 Tape measure 39](\l)
[Figure 1.27 410-470MHz radio whip antenna 39](\l)
[Figure 1.28 Mini USB cable 39](\l)
[Figure 1.29 Mini-USB OTG cable 40](\l)
[Figure 1.30 Extension pole 30cm 40](\l)
[Figure 1.31 Metal fixing plate 40](\l)
[Figure 1.32 Ranging Pole 41](\l)
[Figure 1.33 Bracket for TC20 41](\l)
[Figure 1.34 Carrying Case 41](\l)
[Figure 1.35 Tool bag 42](\l)
[Figure 1.36 Serial-5pin to DC JACK & DB9 male cable 42](\l)
[Figure 1.37 DC JACK male with two wires 42](\l)
[Figure 1.38 DB9 Female to USB Type A Male converter cable 43](\l)
[Figure 1.39 Configuration cable for 25W radio 43](\l)
[Figure 2.1 Open the battery cover 44](\l)
[Figure 2.2 Put one battery in Oscar 44](\l)
[Figure 2.3 Insert the SIM card 46](\l)
[Figure 2.4 Oscar as a base without radio antenna 47](\l)
[Figure 2.5 Oscar as a rover without radio antenna 48](\l)
[Figure 2.6 Device functional group 56](\l)
[Figure 2.7 Connect Oscar via Bluetooth 57](\l)
[Figure 2.8 Device info of Oscar 57](\l)
[Figure 2.9 eBubble before adjusting 58](\l)
[Figure 2.10 eBubble after adjusting 58](\l)
[Figure 2.11 Example of Oscar's registration file 59](\l)
[Figure 2.12 Base configuration 60](\l)
[Figure 2.13 Rover configuration 60](\l)
[Figure 2.14 Link status of Base 61](\l)
[Figure 2.15 Link status of Rover 61](\l)
[Figure 2.16 Connect Oscar to a computer 64](\l)
[Figure 2.17 Static record folder 65](\l)
[Figure 2.18 Static data for one day 65](\l)
[Figure 2.19 rtkmain.log file location 65](\l)
[Figure 2.20 Debug info folders 66](\l)
[Figure 3.1 Serial data port of Oscar 93](\l)
[Figure 4.1 Oscar as a base - network mode 101](\l)
[Figure 4.2 Oscar as a base - internal radio 101](\l)
[Figure 4.3 Oscar as a base - external radio 102](\l)
[Figure 4.4 Base setting interface 104](\l)
[Figure 4.5 Base configuration - Receiver Network (TCS) 105](\l)
[Figure 4.6 Base configuration -- PDA Network (Ntrip) 105](\l)
[Figure 4.7 Base configuration - Internal Radio 106](\l)
[Figure 4.8 Base configuration - External Radio 106](\l)
[Figure 4.9 Link status of base using internal radio 107](\l)
[Figure 4.10 Oscar as a Rover - Network Mode 107](\l)
[Figure 4.11 Oscar as a Rover - Internal Radio 108](\l)
[Figure 4.12 Rover setting interface 110](\l)
[Figure 4.13 Rover configuration - Internal Radio 110](\l)
[Figure 4.14 Rover configuration - Receiver Network (TCS) 111](\l)
[Figure 4.15 Rover configuration - Receiver Network (Ntrip) 111](\l)
[Figure 4.16 Rover configuration - PDA Network (Ntrip) 111](\l)
[Figure 4.17 Link status of Rover using internal radio 112](\l)
[Figure 4.18 Static Survey configuration 113](\l)
[Figure 4.19 Detailed information of tilt compensation 115](\l)
[Figure 4.20 Tilt status is ON 116](\l)
[Figure 4.21 Point stakeout when tilt compensation is on 117](\l)
List of Tables
[Table 0.1 Document and software used in this user manual 10](\l)
[Table 1.1 Usage of FN button for three versions 21](\l)
[Table 1.2 LED indicators on Ultimate version 22](\l)
[Table 1.3 LED indicators on Advanced version 23](\l)
[Table 1.4 LED indicators on Basic version 24](\l)
[Table 1.5 Possible LED flash patterns 25](\l)
[Table 1.6 Receiver ports on the bottom side 26](\l)
[Table 2.1 Devices to set Oscar as a base without radio antenna 47](\l)
[Table 2.2 Devices to set Oscar as a rover without radio antenna 48](\l)
[Table 2.3 Button configuration for Oscar Ultimate and Advanced 50](\l)
[Table 2.4 Button configuration for Oscar Basic 51](\l)
[Table 3.1 Oscar GNSS receiver performance 91](\l)
[Table 3.2 Pin definition of the serial data port 93](\l)
[Table 3.3 Pin definition of the TNC connector 93](\l)
[Table 3.4 Pin definition of the battery contacts 93](\l)
[Table 3.5 Default factory configuration for internal radio 94](\l)
[Table 3.6 Detailed configuration information for internal radio 94](\l)
[Table 3.7 TC20 technical specification 95](\l)
[Table 3.8 TC50 technical specification 96](\l)
[Table 4.1 Devices of Oscar as a base network mode 101](\l)
[Table 4.2 Devices of Oscar as a base internal radio mode 102](\l)
[Table 4.3 Devices of Oscar as a base external radio mode 102](\l)
[Table 4.4 Devices of Oscar as a rover network mode 107](\l)
[Table 4.5 Devices of Oscar as a rover internal radio mode 108](\l)
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